I am 88 and a cancer survivor. In
2014 my 33 year old grandson Kenneth died as a result of Mouth cancer leaving a
widow and two young sons.

Kenneth’s illness prompted me to raise funds to help combat
mouth cancer, and at the age of 82 I got my walking boots on. In 2012 I believe
I was the oldest participant in the 10 kilometre Hyde Park walk, in aid of The
mouth cancer foundation, and I took part the next year as well.

The stuffing was knocked out of me by the death of my grandson
and husband within a year, and then a diagnoses and treatment for cancer
myself. When I saw this year it was possible to complete the 10 kilometre in
manageable stages over a few days , I was thrilled that I could continue to
support the charity in this way.

  The loss of my grandson
was heart-breaking and the impact on all of us who loved him was
devastating.The Mouth cancer foundation aims to facilitate early detection as
widely as possible, and early detection can save lives.I hope my walk will
raise funds for this important work.